Sixty Racecourses Back British Armed Forces

Sixty top racecourses have invited members of the Armed Forces to go racing this season through military charity Tickets For Troops.

There are 60 racecourses across the country, from Perth in Scotland to Newton Abbot in Devon.

These and all other racecourses, including Bangor-on-Dee, Doncaster, Fontwell Park and Sandown Park, have all signed up to support the Armed Forces community with a donation of complimentary tickets to their big race days.

Veronica Bamford, director of operations at Tickets For Troops, said:

"In an exciting year for the charity where we’ll be donated our one millionth ticket, we're humbled by the graciousness of the horse racing community who so clearly stand behind our servicemen and women and reward them for their service."

"This phenomenal level of support once again demonstrates the high regard our nation has for our marvellous troops and we’re very proud to be able to help facilitate thousands of tremendous experiences."

Tickets For Troops was set up in 2009 to provide free tickets to the Armed Forces for sports, music, theatre, cultural and entertainment events across the UK.

Jan Denning, commercial director at Wolverhampton Racecourse and Conference Centre said:

"We are proud to support Ticket for Troops and are very humbled in doing so. Our troops give so much selflessly to us, it is the very least we can do to show our appreciation in whatever way. Thank you for all you do."

Tickets For Troops has distributed over 980,000 free tickets in the last seven years, including 65,000 free tickets from the horse racing community (in partnership with the British Horseracing Authority).

Many troops who benefit from the charity endure long periods of separation from their families due to operational tours and training exercises or living apart from their families during the week.

Organisations who would like to get involved with the charity and donate free tickets to benefit our servicemen and women can get in contact with Tickets For Troops by emailing [email protected] or calling 0207 932 0808.